He points to conflicts of interest in retiring the group members. This week, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced that he is “retiring”…
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FDA Limits Annual COVID-19 Vaccines to High-Risk Groups
The agency is not recommending future boosters pending additional study data. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a new policy limiting annual COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to…
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HHS Secretary Calls for Vaccination to Counter Texas Measles Outbreak
States the vaccine is “crucial to avoiding the potentially deadly disease.” Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., released an opinion piece on…
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President Trump Order Reinstates Military Personnel Separated for Vaccine Refusal
Over 8,000 service members were released or left the military over COVID-19 vaccine mandates. President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week to reinstate military service members…
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HHS Allocated Funding to Moderna for mRNA Vaccines Prior to Presidential Inauguration
The department stated the $590 million in funding will strengthen U.S. preparedness through technology. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded Moderna approximately $590 million days…
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Federal Jury Awards $12 Million to Woman Fired for Refusing COVID Vaccine
Blue Cross Blue Shield denied her religious exemption claim. A federal jury awarded a Catholic woman $12 million this week who was fired from Blue Cross Blue Shield…
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Federal Jury Awards $7 Million to Workers Denied Religious Accommodations
The six transit workers lost their jobs at BART for refusing the Covid vaccine. A federal jury in the Northern California U.S. District Court awarded $7 million to…
Read MoreHHS Proposes Policies to Improve Health Equity
The measures are intended to increase access to various services and telehealth flexibility. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a number of new proposed policies…
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DHS Outlines Role in Bird Flu Outbreak Management
The agency says that ICE is helping response efforts while not enforcing immigration law. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a statement outlining how it is…
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CDC Declines Recommending RSV Vaccinations for Adults Under 60
The agency approves annual vaccination for adults 75 and older and immunocompromised. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended the annual use of vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus…
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